SPV Setup
Business-focused legal support for spv setup in the UAE, helping companies move faster, reduce risk and make confident decisions.
SPV Setup
We support clients in forming SPVs to isolate risks or manage investments, ensuring compliance and structuring aligned with financial and operational goals.
In-depth description
An SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) is a legally separate entity created to isolate financial and legal risk, often used for specific transactions, asset holding, or investment purposes. Our SPV setup service guides clients through the formation process, ensuring regulatory compliance and structuring the entity to meet unique financial, operational, and strategic goals. We provide comprehensive support from planning to registration, enabling secure and efficient operations within the chosen jurisdiction.
Scope of work
- Advise on the optimal jurisdiction (e.g., ADGM, DIFC) for the SPV based on its intended purpose (e.g., asset holding, financing).
- Structure and incorporate the SPV in full compliance with the chosen authority’s regulations.
- Draft the SPV’s constitutional documents and advise on its governance framework.
- Assist with the opening of the SPV’s bank account.
Price range
AED 25,000 – AED 100,000
Cumulative assessment – billed Lump Sum.
Primary Determinants of Pricing
Existing structure, number of shareholders and stakeholders.
Purpose of SPV / sole ownership or investors.
Class of shares.
Deliverables
- The fully incorporated and licensed SPV.
- A complete set of constitutional and corporate documents.
Do you need a legally separate entity for a specific deal?
Are you acquiring a property or asset through a company?
Are you structuring a private equity or investment transaction?
Do you want to isolate risk from a specific project?
Are you co-investing with other parties in a single asset?
Frequently asked questions
A straightforward DIFC or ADGM SPV can be incorporated in one to three weeks. More complex structures, particularly those with multiple shareholders, specific regulatory requirements or integrated financing arrangements, can take six to twelve weeks. Document preparation drives the timeline more than the registry process itself.
Key contacts:
Romain Astruc
Managing Partner – Generalist, Advisory & Litigation
Gabriel Elmarzouki
Associate – Corporate, Commercial & Litigation
Robin Cordeiro
Associate – Corporate and Regulatory Consultant
Other services you might need
An SPV works best as part of a well-designed group structure, with the right contractual, tax and governance framework around it.
Shareholders Agreements & JV Setup Advisory
Accounting, Auditing & Tax - UAE Corporate Compliance
M&A Advisory - Acquisitions, Exits & Due Diligence
WHAT SET US APART
Why ASTRUC & Co
An SPV is only as good as its legal and tax foundations. We design structures that are clean, compliant and fit for purpose.
1.
Business-first advice
We design SPV structures around your specific commercial objective – asset isolation, joint venture governance, project finance or securitisation. The structure follows the
2.
Cross-border fluency
SPVs in DIFC or ADGM often hold assets in multiple jurisdictions. We ensure the vehicle is effective across every relevant legal system and correctly positioned for tax and
3.
Senior counsel only
SPV structuring decisions have long-term consequences for liability, tax and governance. They are made by senior lawyers with experience across the transaction types and
More than legal counsel
With you, all the way
Life in the UAE brings extraordinary opportunities — and equally complex legal realities. Whether you’re relocating your family, navigating a divorce across jurisdictions, or structuring an inheritance that spans continents, you deserve a legal partner who understands both the technicalities and the human side of what you’re going through. At ASTRUC & Co, we treat every client’s situation as if it were our own.
From our offices in Dubai to our network spanning Riyadh, Paris, and Luxembourg, we bring senior-level attention to every matter — personal or financial. We believe the best legal advice is honest, clear, and delivered by someone who genuinely cares about the outcome. That’s why our clients stay with us, and why they come back when life presents its next chapter.
Ready to move forward?
Book a consultation with our team to discuss your situation and explore the right legal and strategic approach for your business.
